Ward 4 includes UST’s South Campus. Mitra Jalali is the council member in Ward 4 and the council president. Contact her at ward4@ci.stpaul.mn.us.

Nearby Ward 3 is represented by council member Saura Jost. Contact her at ward3@ci.stpaul.mn.us.

The Department of Planning and Economic Development oversees planning decisions. Its director is Nicolle Goodman at nicolle.goodman@stpaul.gov.

The Department of Licensing and Inspections oversees permits and site plans. Its director is Angie Wiese at angie.wiese@stpaul.gov.

All departments report to Mayor Melvin Carter. Contact him at melvin.carter@ci.stpaul.mn.us.

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